Quad-City Times editorial board Martha Martinez has been twice victimized, the latter occasion by Muscatine County Attorney Alan Ostergren. Martinez is a “dreamer” brought into the country as a child and, by upbringing, an American. ButContinue reading…
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The Iowa Commission of Latino Affairs has established the Iowa Latino Hall of Fame
Iowa Latino Hall of Fame Many outstanding Latinos/as helped shape Iowa and many strong Latino leaders continue to contribute their talents and skills to improve the quality of life in this state. To recognize andContinue reading…
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Marlu’s Xingonas of the Month: The Ladies of the Latina Leadership Initiative of Greater Des Moines
This month, we celebrate a group of women that are the definition of Xingonas: the ladies of the Latina Leadership Initiative, LLI. The group of women recently celebrated their graduation from the 9-month program, withContinue reading…
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#IAmAnImmigrant Letter Writing Event in Iowa City
Join Hawkeyes for Dream Iowa and come out to Brew Lab located at 505 E Washington St, Iowa City, on Thursday April 20 at 7pm to write your story. Share your roots, where you cameContinue reading…
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Climate Justice Unity March in Iowa April 22-29
To build momentum for the People’s Climate Movement, Bold Iowa and its partners are organizing an eight-day, 80-mile Climate Justice Unity March. Marchers will set out from Indigenous Iowa’s Little Creek Camp near Millersburg onContinue reading…
LULAC Iowa hosted their 5th Annual Latino Legislative Day
The 5th annual Latino Legislative Day was at standing only capacity the morning of March 28 in room 15 at the state’s Capitol. The day was created to give Latinos an opportunity to meet withContinue reading…
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LULAC denounces U.S. Rep. King’s hateful remarks, alerts Iowans to petition
Iowa’s 16 councils of the League of United Latin American Citizens today condemned U.S. Rep. Steve King, a Republican Congressman, for his continued racist remarks and hate speech directed toward minorities, immigrants and people ofContinue reading…
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Stop the Hate Rally in Iowa City
LULAC Iowa leaders rallied in Iowa City on Friday March 31 to condemn U.S. Rep. Steve King, who represents Iowa in Congress, for his hateful rhetoric and racist comments toward Latinos, other minority groups andContinue reading…
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Educator, Activist to Present The Anatomy of Prejudice March 24 at St. Ambrose University
DAVENPORT – Internationally known educator and renowned anti-racism activist Jane Elliott will present The Anatomy of Prejudice at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 24, in the St. Ambrose University Galvin Fine Arts Center’s Allaert Auditorium.Continue reading…
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State Rep. Tony McCombie to Host Traveling Office Hours at Moline Public Library
State Representative Tony McCombie (IL-71st) will be hosting traveling office hours at the Moline Public Library on March 13th. “Government works better when residents inform their elected leaders of issues affecting them,” said Rep. McCombie.Continue reading…
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Plan En Caso de Emergencia para familias inmigrantes
Cada familia debe tener un plan en caso de emergencia. Aunque nuestro deseo es que usted nunca tenga que usar este plan, es buena práctica tener uno a la mano para reducir el estrés deContinue reading…
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Conozca sus Derechos como Inmigrante – Talleres Informativos por todo Iowa y Quad Cities
5 de Marzo, Ottuma, IA FirstLutheranChurch 126 N Jefferson StreetOttumwa, Iowa Corner of Jefferson St / 4th St 12:30 PM Organizadores: Iowa Justice For Our Neighbors Oficina de Asuntos Latinos de Iowa 5 de Marzo,Continue reading…
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Gente de Des Moines ayer fue un Día Sin Inmigrantes ¿Y hoy que hacemos?
Ayer miles de personas se unieron al movimiento “Un Día Sin Inmigrantes” ¿Pero hoy que? ¿Que podemos hacer el resto de nosotros para apoyar este movimiento y seguir demostrando que si en realidad los inmigrantesContinue reading…
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Imágenes de la Marcha del “Día Sin Inmigrantes” en Des Moines, IA
Imágenes de la Marcha del “Día Sin Inmigrantes” en Des Moines, IA. Fotos por Tar Macias, Erika Macias y Marlu Abarca
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Iowans Say NO to HF265
A bill for an act prohibiting the state, counties, cities, and certain postsecondary educational institutions from limiting or restricting enforcement of federal immigration laws (Formerly HSB 67.) has been introduced to the legislature and isContinue reading…
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The State of Iowa Joins The National Movement “A Day Without Immigrants”
Immigrants and allies in the State of Iowa declare themselves on strike and rally to create awareness about anti-immigrant rhetoric and legislation engulfing our nation and state. The movement is calling on the entire communityContinue reading…
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Statement on Arrest of DACA Recipient
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The following is a statement by Ali Noorani, Executive Director of National Immigration Forum, in response to the arrest and detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials of Daniel Ramirez Medina, aContinue reading…
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Not In Our Town Muscatine is a movement to stop hate, address bullying, and build safe inclusive communities for all
It seems as though last few months brought the worst out in people. It might be true, but not everyone gives in to the bad environment around them. Amidst of all the angry rhetoric andContinue reading…
I was a stranger and you did not welcome me
Originally a post on Father James Martin’s public Facebook page President Trump has announced that he will order the construction of a Mexican border wall, the first in a series of actions to crackContinue reading…
Propuesta HSB 67 avanza en el proceso legislativo, docenas se oponen a ella tildándola de “anti-inmigrante”
Des Moines, IA – Este martes 7 de febrero en horas del mediodía, casi 100 personas se presentaron al Capitolio en Des Moines para oponerse a la propuesta HSB 67, impulsada por el Representante StevenContinue reading…
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LULAC Iowa State Meeting
LULAC Iowa councils from all over the state at their quarterly meeting in West Liberty, IA on Saturday January 14. They are currently working on their 2017 strategic planning. The councils represented at theContinue reading…
Iowans to Protest Immigration Ban and Border Wall
Iowans to Protest Immigration Ban and Border Wall Thursday, February 2 at 5:00pm at the Iowa State Capitol DES MOINES—In response to the Trump administration’s recent executive orders to temporarily ban travel from 7Continue reading…
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American Friends Service Committee Issues Press Release
Press Statement Press contact: Erica Johnson, AFSC Iowa Director (515)209-2733, ejohnson@afsc.org This week, President Donald Trump announced sweeping executive actions that would expand the border wall, cut federal funding to sanctuary cities and increase theContinue reading…
